Foundations of Government
The Three Branches
Civil Rights and Liberties
Federalism vs State vs Local
Elections and Campaigns
(Political Parties)
100
What type of democracy does the US have?
What is representative democracy
100
In order to override a presidential veto, congress must have ____ vote in both chambers.
What is 2/3 Double Jeopardy!
100
Criticizing elected leaders is protected under which Amendment?
What is the First Amendment
100
Define federalism.
What is power divided between state and central government with the central government having more authority over power
100
The founding fathers believed that voters should be... A. White US citizens B. White job holders C. White land owners D. All US citizens
What is C. White land owners
200
The Declaration of Independence sent a list of grievances to whom?
Who is King George III
200
How many electoral college votes does a President need in order to have the majority out of a total of 538 votes?
What is 270 votes
200
Which Amendment protects the freedom to bear arms?
What is the Second Amendment
200
What is an example of a concurrent power?
Double Jeopardy!
200
Define a straight-party ticket.
What is voting for the party you are dedicated to
300
The essential features of a state include... A. Government, Population, Territory, Sovereignty B. Population, Territory, Sovereignty, Democracy C. Territory, Government, Confederacy, Command Economy
What is A. Government, Population, Territory, Sovereignty
300
Which of the following powers belong only to the Senate? A. Impeachment of officials B. Initiate tax bills C. Ratify treaties D. Conduct hearings
What is C. Ratify treaties
300
Attending an Easter church service or owning a hunting rifle are both examples of: A. Civil liberties B. Civil rights
What is A. Civil liberties
300
Does the Governor of Illinois have the power to be the chief educational office of the state?
What is No
300
Which of the following people would be most likely to vote? A. 18 year old high school graduate B. 21 year old college student with debt C. A 53 year old surgeon D. A 35 year old mother who works 8 am until 6 pm
What is C. A 53 year old surgeon
400
Which document limited what the government could not do and was later revised to be The Constitution?
What is Articles of Confederation
400
Controlling military spending belongs to which branch of government?
What is Congress
400
Which of the following is not an example of civil rights? A. Having an attorney appointed to you if you cannot afford one B.Trial by jury C. Not being discriminated by gender D. Someone writes a blog trashing the President
What is D. Someone writes a blog trashing the President
400
The legislative body in the State of Illinois is called the __________.
What is General Assembly
400
Define propaganda and negative/attack ads in terms of campaign strategies.
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500
This document sets out the processes, structure, and principles of the government.
What is The Constitution
500
In a presidential election, the people in one state cast 8 million votes. Candidate Toe Jam received 7 million votes while Candidate Dust Bunny received 1 million votes. If the state had 31 electoral votes, how many would go to Candidate Toe Jam?
What is 31 votes
500
A person asks to see a search warrant before allowing a police officer to enter their home. This is an example of which Amendment?
What is the Fourth Amendment
500
Give an argument with support that shows whether a strong federal government or a strong state government is better. Use examples from the constitution.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (:
500
Why is gerrymandering a political strategy?
What is a gerry and why is he mandering.
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